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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 349.79 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 349.79 and 226.17 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 349.79 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/349.79 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 349.79 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 79,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,110.87/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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