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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 375.12 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 375.12 and 228.60 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 375.12 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/375.12 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 375.12 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 85,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,752.43/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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