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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 351.07 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 351.07 and 248.27 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 351.07 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/351.07 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 351.07 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 87,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,157.77/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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