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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.87 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.87 and 251.55 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.87 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.87 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.87 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 108,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,133.80/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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