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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 376.07 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 376.07 and 220.76 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 376.07 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/376.07 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 376.07 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 83,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,021.21/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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