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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 349.04 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 349.04 and 246.45 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 349.04 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/349.04 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 349.04 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 86,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,019.14/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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