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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 378.74 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 378.74 and 220.52 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 378.74 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/378.74 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 378.74 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 83,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,519.74/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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