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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 347.96 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 347.96 and 244.64 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 347.96 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/347.96 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 347.96 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 85,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,126.42/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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