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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 381.74 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 381.74 and 222.04 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 381.74 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/381.74 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 381.74 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 84,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,761.55/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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