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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.22 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.22 and 216.98 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.22 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.22 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.22 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 75,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,339.36/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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