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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 423.35 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 423.35 and 251.53 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 423.35 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/423.35 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 423.35 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 106,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,485.23/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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