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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 349.23 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 349.23 and 241.16 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 349.23 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/349.23 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 349.23 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 84,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219.46/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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