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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 351.09 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 351.09 and 247.74 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 351.09 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/351.09 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 351.09 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 86,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,979.04/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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