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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 346.46 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 346.46 and 221.92 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 346.46 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/346.46 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 346.46 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 76,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,883.56/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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