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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 350.55 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 350.55 and 247.41 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 350.55 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/350.55 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 350.55 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 86,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.58/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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