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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 407.52 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 407.52 and 251.46 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 407.52 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/407.52 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 407.52 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 102,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,474.98/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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