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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 347.67 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 347.67 and 253.20 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 347.67 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/347.67 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 347.67 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 88,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.04/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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