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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.06 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.06 and 246.65 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.06 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.06 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.06 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 86,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,339.32/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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