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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 351.36 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 351.36 and 246.54 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 351.36 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/351.36 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 351.36 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 86,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,624.29/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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