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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 377.60 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 377.60 and 223.04 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 377.60 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/377.60 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 377.60 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 84,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219.90/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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