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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 379.58 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 379.58 and 226.57 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 379.58 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/379.58 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 379.58 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 86,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,001.44/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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