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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 380.25 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 380.25 and 223.32 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 380.25 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/380.25 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 380.25 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 84,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,917.43/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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