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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 347.13 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 347.13 and 215.34 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 347.13 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/347.13 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 347.13 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 74,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750.97/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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