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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.50 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.50 and 226.12 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.50 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.50 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.50 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 79,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028.94/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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