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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 349.19 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 349.19 and 222.52 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 349.19 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/349.19 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 349.19 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 77,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700.61/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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