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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 350.94 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 350.94 and 241.74 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 350.94 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/350.94 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 350.94 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 84,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,836.24/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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