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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.31 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.31 and 235.51 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.31 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.31 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.31 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 88,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,625.21/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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