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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.48 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.48 and 245.64 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.48 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.48 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.48 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 86,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,091.91/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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