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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.61 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.61 and 222.83 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.61 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.61 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.61 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 84,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,588.33/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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