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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.09 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.09 and 222.50 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.09 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.09 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.09 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 84,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570.03/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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