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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.08 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.08 and 251.60 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.08 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.08 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.08 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 106,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,446.93/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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