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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 349.52 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 349.52 and 248.13 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 349.52 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/349.52 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 349.52 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 86,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,725.16/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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