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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 345.33 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 345.33 and 243.45 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 345.33 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/345.33 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 345.33 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 84,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,070.59/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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