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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.80 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.80 and 221.76 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.80 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.80 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.80 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 76,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,906.37/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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