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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.85 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.85 and 224.65 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.85 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.85 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.85 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 85,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332.18/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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