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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 376.02 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 376.02 and 238.11 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 376.02 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/376.02 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 376.02 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 89,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,534.12/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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