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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 349.52 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 349.52 and 244.22 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 349.52 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/349.52 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 349.52 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 85,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356.81/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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