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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 340.20 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 340.20 and 252.80 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 340.20 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/340.20 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 340.20 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 86,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,002.56/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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