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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 346.80 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 346.80 and 242.56 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 346.80 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/346.80 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 346.80 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 84,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,119.81/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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