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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.94 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.94 and 246.56 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.94 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.94 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.94 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 86,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527.77/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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