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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 418.68 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 418.68 and 251.06 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 418.68 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/418.68 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 418.68 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 105,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,113.80/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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