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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 350.32 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 350.32 and 227.47 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 350.32 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/350.32 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 350.32 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 79,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687.29/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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