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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 347.03 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 347.03 and 220.64 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 347.03 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/347.03 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 347.03 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 76,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,568.46/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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