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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.40 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.40 and 238.84 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.40 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.40 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.40 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 90,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854.74/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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