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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 350.80 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 350.80 and 251.24 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 350.80 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/350.80 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 350.80 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 88,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,132.61/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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