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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 348.76 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 348.76 and 242.92 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 348.76 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/348.76 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 348.76 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 84,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,719.30/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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