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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.82, 550.22 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.82, 550.22 and 251.30 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.82 : 550.22 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.82/550.22 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.82x = 550.22 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.82x = 138,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,270.29/398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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