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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.64 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.64 and 245.52 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.64 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.64 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.64 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 86,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089.13/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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