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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 374.96 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 374.96 and 223.83 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 374.96 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/374.96 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 374.96 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 83,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,927.30/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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