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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 349.95 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 349.95 and 220.44 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 349.95 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/349.95 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 349.95 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 77,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142.98/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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