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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 351.32 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 351.32 and 241.66 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 351.32 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/351.32 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 351.32 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 84,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,899.99/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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