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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 348.93 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 348.93 and 216.33 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 348.93 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/348.93 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 348.93 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 75,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,484.03/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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