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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 350.58 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 350.58 and 244.84 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 350.58 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/350.58 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 350.58 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 85,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,836.01/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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