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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 345.67 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 345.67 and 243.95 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 345.67 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/345.67 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 345.67 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 84,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,323.86/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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