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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.79 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.79 and 237.34 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.79 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.79 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.79 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 82,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,307.14/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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