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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 348.64 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 348.64 and 245.85 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 348.64 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/348.64 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 348.64 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 85,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713.14/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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