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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.34 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.34 and 251.56 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.34 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.34 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.34 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 115,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,300.01/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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