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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.82 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.82 and 223.46 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.82 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.82 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.82 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 85,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,098.04/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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