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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 418.83 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 418.83 and 251.53 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 418.83 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/418.83 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 418.83 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 105,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,348.31/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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