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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 346.22 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 346.22 and 244.45 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 346.22 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/346.22 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 346.22 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 84,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,634.98/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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