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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 349.67 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 349.67 and 244.20 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 349.67 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/349.67 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 349.67 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 85,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,388.19/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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