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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 414.11 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 414.11 and 251.24 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 414.11 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/414.11 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 414.11 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 104,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,039.55/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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