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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 373.43 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 373.43 and 229.15 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 373.43 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/373.43 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 373.43 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 85,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571.48/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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