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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.04 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.04 and 242.44 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.04 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.04 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.04 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 91,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,167.14/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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