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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 427.44 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 427.44 and 251.32 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 427.44 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/427.44 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 427.44 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 107,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.22/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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