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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 347.09 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 347.09 and 245.23 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 347.09 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/347.09 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 347.09 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 85,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,114.79/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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