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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 375.67 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 375.67 and 223.95 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 375.67 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/375.67 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 375.67 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 84,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131.30/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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