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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 462 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 462 and 253.53 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 462 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/462 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 462 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 117,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,130.86/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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