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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.85 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.85 and 251.68 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.85 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.85 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.85 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 115,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,483.21/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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