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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 349.56 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 349.56 and 220.66 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 349.56 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/349.56 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 349.56 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 77,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133.91/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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