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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 346.37 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 346.37 and 244.20 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 346.37 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/346.37 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 346.37 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 84,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,582.33/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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