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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 378.97 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 378.97 and 238.50 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 378.97 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/378.97 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 378.97 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 90,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,384.35/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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