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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.63 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.63 and 216.51 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.63 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.63 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.63 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 75,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,048.86/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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