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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 350.73 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 350.73 and 244.08 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 350.73 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/350.73 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 350.73 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 85,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,604.96/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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