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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 348.79 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 348.79 and 247.33 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 348.79 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/348.79 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 348.79 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 86,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,264.74/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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