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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 427.08 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 427.08 and 251.46 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 427.08 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/427.08 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 427.08 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 107,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,393.54/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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