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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 349.13 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 349.13 and 246.20 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 349.13 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/349.13 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 349.13 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 85,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,954.58/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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