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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 349.36 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 349.36 and 216.33 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 349.36 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/349.36 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 349.36 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 75,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577.05/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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