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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 415.83 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 415.83 and 251.74 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 415.83 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/415.83 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 415.83 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 104,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,681.04/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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