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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.62 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.62 and 213.37 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.62 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.62 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.62 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 74,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.42/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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