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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.22 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.22 and 247.72 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.22 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.22 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.22 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 94,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188.10/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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