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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 347.37 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 347.37 and 220.48 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 347.37 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/347.37 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 347.37 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 76,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,588.14/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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