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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.02 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.02 and 220.23 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.02 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.02 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.02 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 76,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,864.67/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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