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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 508.08 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 508.08 and 251.22 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 508.08 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/508.08 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 508.08 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 127,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,639.86/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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