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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 348.32 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 348.32 and 220.08 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 348.32 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/348.32 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 348.32 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 76,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658.27/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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