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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.67 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.67 and 246.04 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.67 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.67 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.67 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 86,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.85/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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