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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 348.82 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 348.82 and 220.60 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 348.82 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/348.82 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 348.82 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 76,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949.69/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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