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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 349.14 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 349.14 and 227.08 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 349.14 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/349.14 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 349.14 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 79,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282.71/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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