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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 348.08 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 348.08 and 220.56 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 348.08 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/348.08 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 348.08 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 76,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772.52/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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