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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 375.92 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 375.92 and 229.92 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 375.92 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/375.92 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 375.92 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 86,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,431.53/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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