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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 349.13 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 349.13 and 247.58 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 349.13 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/349.13 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 349.13 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 86,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,437.61/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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