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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 636.21 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 636.21 and 251.21 is: 346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 636.21 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/636.21 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 636.21 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 159,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,820.58/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.66

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