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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 251.22 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.92 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.92 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.92 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 116,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,546.78/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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