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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 374.49 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 374.49 and 223.68 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 374.49 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/374.49 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 374.49 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 83,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,765.92/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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