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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.82 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.82 and 221.46 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.82 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.82 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.82 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 83,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,672.02/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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