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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 422.25 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 422.25 and 253.62 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 422.25 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/422.25 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 422.25 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 107,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,091.05/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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