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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 347.25 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 347.25 and 248.67 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 347.25 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/347.25 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 347.25 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 86,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347.68/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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