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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 429.60 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 429.60 and 251.74 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 429.60 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/429.60 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 429.60 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 108,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,147.50/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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