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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.39, 422.37 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.39, 422.37 and 251.04 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.39 : 422.37 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.39/422.37 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.39x = 422.37 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.39x = 106,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,031.76/306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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