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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 378 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 378 and 228.42 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 378 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/378 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 378 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 86,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,342.76/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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