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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 350.46 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 350.46 and 221.06 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 350.46 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/350.46 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 350.46 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 77,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,472.69/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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