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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 338.99 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 338.99 and 251.10 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 338.99 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/338.99 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 338.99 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 85,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,119.13/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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