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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 706.22 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 706.22 and 251.66 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 706.22 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/706.22 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 706.22 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 177,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,724.80/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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