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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.00, 348.44 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.00, 348.44 and 247.64 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.00 : 348.44 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.00/348.44 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.00x = 348.44 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.00x = 86,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,284.70/253.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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