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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.44 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.44 and 223.08 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.44 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.44 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.44 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 78,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175.60/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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