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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.65 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.65 and 244.62 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.65 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.65 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.65 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 85,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,531.38/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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