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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 346.71 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 346.71 and 216.48 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 346.71 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/346.71 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 346.71 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 75,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,055.78/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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