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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 419.54 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 419.54 and 251.85 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 419.54 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/419.54 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 419.54 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 105,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,659.89/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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