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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 406.72 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 406.72 and 251.68 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 406.72 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/406.72 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 406.72 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 102,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,363.29/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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