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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 403.65 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 403.65 and 251.10 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 403.65 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/403.65 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 403.65 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 101,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,356.52/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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