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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.02 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.02 and 220.44 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.02 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.02 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.02 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 76,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,276.65/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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