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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 459.90 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 459.90 and 251.83 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 459.90 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/459.90 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 459.90 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 115,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,814.32/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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