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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 346.74 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 346.74 and 216.63 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 346.74 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/346.74 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 346.74 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 75,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,113.11/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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