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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 350.15 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 350.15 and 249.58 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 350.15 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/350.15 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 350.15 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 87,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.69/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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