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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.96 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.96 and 228.80 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.96 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.96 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.96 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 86,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,248.45/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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