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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 378.65 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 378.65 and 226.48 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 378.65 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/378.65 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 378.65 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 85,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,756.65/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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