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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 347.22 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 347.22 and 241.56 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 347.22 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/347.22 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 347.22 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 83,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,874.46/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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