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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 350.31 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 350.31 and 222.94 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 350.31 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/350.31 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 350.31 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 78,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.11/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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