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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 348.45 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 348.45 and 246.23 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 348.45 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/348.45 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 348.45 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 85,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798.84/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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