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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 351.81 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 351.81 and 248.94 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 351.81 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/351.81 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 351.81 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 87,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579.58/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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