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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 348.94 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 348.94 and 244.51 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 348.94 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/348.94 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 348.94 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 85,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.10/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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