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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.49 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.49 and 244.92 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.49 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.49 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.49 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 85,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,595.93/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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