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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 458.76 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 458.76 and 251.24 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 458.76 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/458.76 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 458.76 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 115,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,258.86/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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