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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 350.06 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 350.06 and 223.53 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 350.06 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/350.06 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 350.06 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 78,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,248.91/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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