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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 378.73 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 378.73 and 226.44 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 378.73 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/378.73 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 378.73 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 85,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,759.06/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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