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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 378.08 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 378.08 and 226 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 378.08 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/378.08 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 378.08 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 85,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.08/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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