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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 346.67 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 346.67 and 247.59 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 346.67 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/346.67 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 346.67 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 85,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,830.79/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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