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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 413.76 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 413.76 and 251.04 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 413.76 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/413.76 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 413.76 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 103,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,870.31/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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