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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 349.58 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 349.58 and 222.77 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 349.58 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/349.58 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 349.58 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 77,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,874.75/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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