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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 380.76 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 380.76 and 237.81 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 380.76 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/380.76 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 380.76 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 90,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,548.54/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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