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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459 and 251.64 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 115,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,502.76/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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