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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 350.69 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 350.69 and 248.20 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 350.69 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/350.69 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 350.69 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 87,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,039.14/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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