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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 346.68 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 346.68 and 216.48 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 346.68 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/346.68 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 346.68 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 75,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,049.29/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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