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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 421.61 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 421.61 and 251.16 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 421.61 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/421.61 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 421.61 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 105,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,890.31/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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