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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.28 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.28 and 237.84 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.28 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.28 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.28 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 89,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,494.44/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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