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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 374.77 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 374.77 and 234.01 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 374.77 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/374.77 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 374.77 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 87,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699.93/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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