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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 352.11 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 352.11 and 245.07 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 352.11 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/352.11 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 352.11 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 86,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,291.60/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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