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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 408.02 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 408.02 and 251.70 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 408.02 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/408.02 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 408.02 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 102,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,698.63/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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