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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 458.52 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 458.52 and 251.60 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 458.52 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/458.52 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 458.52 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 115,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,363.63/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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