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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 345.90 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 345.90 and 231.28 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 345.90 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/345.90 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 345.90 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 79,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,999.75/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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