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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 522.24 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 522.24 and 251.68 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 522.24 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/522.24 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 522.24 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 131,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,437.36/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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