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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.14 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.14 and 247.04 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.14 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.14 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.14 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 86,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498.59/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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