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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.48 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.48 and 248.08 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.48 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.48 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.48 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 86,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.00/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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