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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.10 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.10 and 220.44 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.10 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.10 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.10 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 82,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,906.38/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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