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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.08 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.08 and 223.16 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.08 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.08 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.08 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 84,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,593.60/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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