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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 526.61 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 526.61 and 251 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 526.61 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/526.61 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 526.61 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 132,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,179.11/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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