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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 351.13 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 351.13 and 247.30 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 351.13 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/351.13 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 351.13 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 86,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,834.45/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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