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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 374.67 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 374.67 and 225.30 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 374.67 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/374.67 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 374.67 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 84,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413.15/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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