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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 480.14 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 480.14 and 251.72 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 480.14 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/480.14 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 480.14 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 120,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,857.18/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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