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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 374.33 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 374.33 and 238.31 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 374.33 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/374.33 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 374.33 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 89,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,206.33/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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