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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 351.43 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 351.43 and 244.57 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 351.43 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/351.43 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 351.43 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 85,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,949.24/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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