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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.44 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.44 and 245.84 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.44 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.44 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.44 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 85,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,906.33/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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