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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 346.96 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 346.96 and 219.06 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 346.96 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/346.96 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 346.96 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 76,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,005.06/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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