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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 348.51 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 348.51 and 245.76 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 348.51 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/348.51 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 348.51 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 85,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,649.82/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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