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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 349.38 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 349.38 and 220.41 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 349.38 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/349.38 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 349.38 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 77,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.85/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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