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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.44 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.44 and 219.04 is: 302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.44 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.44 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.44 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 76,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103.26/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.19

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