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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 415.02 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 415.02 and 251.07 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 415.02 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/415.02 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 415.02 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 104,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,199.07/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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