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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 378.30 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 378.30 and 226.19 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 378.30 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/378.30 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 378.30 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 85,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,569.47/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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