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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 374.31 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 374.31 and 242.37 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 374.31 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/374.31 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 374.31 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 90,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,721.51/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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