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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 419.52 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 419.52 and 251.47 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 419.52 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/419.52 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 419.52 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 105,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,496.69/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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