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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 427.56 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 427.56 and 251.60 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 427.56 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/427.56 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 427.56 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 107,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,574.10/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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