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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 347.16 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 347.16 and 220.36 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 347.16 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/347.16 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 347.16 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 76,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500.18/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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