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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 380.22 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 380.22 and 222.93 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 380.22 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/380.22 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 380.22 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 84,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.44/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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