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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 349.34 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 349.34 and 216.87 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 349.34 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/349.34 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 349.34 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 75,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,760.28/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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