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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.14 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.14 and 251.37 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.14 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.14 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.14 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 105,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,359.54/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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