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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 349.79 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 349.79 and 245.14 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 349.79 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/349.79 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 349.79 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 85,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,745.77/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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