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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 379.71 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 379.71 and 227.25 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 379.71 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/379.71 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 379.71 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 86,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,289.00/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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