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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 346.35 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 346.35 and 216.42 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 346.35 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/346.35 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 346.35 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 74,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,957.07/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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