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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 604.56 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 604.56 and 251.67 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 604.56 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/604.56 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 604.56 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 152,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,149.62/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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