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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 380.22 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 380.22 and 245.46 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 380.22 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/380.22 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 380.22 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 93,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,328.80/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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