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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 348.66 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 348.66 and 247.02 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 348.66 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/348.66 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 348.66 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 86,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.99/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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