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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 350.58 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 350.58 and 229.14 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 350.58 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/350.58 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 350.58 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 80,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,331.90/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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