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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 374.32 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 374.32 and 238.32 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 374.32 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/374.32 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 374.32 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 89,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,207.94/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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