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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 350.84 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 350.84 and 242.84 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 350.84 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/350.84 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 350.84 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 85,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,199.47/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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