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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.82 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.82 and 229.28 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.82 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.82 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.82 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 79,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,516.01/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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