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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 405.54 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 405.54 and 251.10 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 405.54 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/405.54 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 405.54 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 101,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,831.09/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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