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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 350.17 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 350.17 and 224.42 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 350.17 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/350.17 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 350.17 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 78,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,585.15/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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