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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 636.70 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 636.70 and 251.55 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 636.70 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/636.70 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 636.70 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 160,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,163.48/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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