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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 350.34 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 350.34 and 243.64 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 350.34 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/350.34 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 350.34 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 85,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.09/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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