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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.24 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.24 and 216.23 is: 298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.24 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.24 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.24 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 74,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,865.20/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.18

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