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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.32 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.32 and 230.42 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.32 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.32 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.32 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 79,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,799.05/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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