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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.28 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.28 and 251.48 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.28 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.28 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.28 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 102,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,422.77/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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