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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 376.86 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 376.86 and 220.54 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 376.86 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/376.86 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 376.86 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 83,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112.70/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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