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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 380.61 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 380.61 and 221.30 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 380.61 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/380.61 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 380.61 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 84,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227.09/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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