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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.47 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.47 and 228.56 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.47 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.47 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.47 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 86,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,044.10/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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