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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 348.75 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 348.75 and 225.42 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 348.75 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/348.75 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 348.75 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 78,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,615.23/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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