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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.04 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.04 and 248.02 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.04 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.04 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.04 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 86,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,816.92/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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