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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 349.46 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 349.46 and 244.91 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 349.46 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/349.46 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 349.46 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 85,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586.25/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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