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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.56 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.56 and 230.93 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.56 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.56 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.56 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 86,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,957.12/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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