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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.89 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.89 and 224.38 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.89 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.89 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.89 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 85,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,239.72/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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