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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 377.04 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 377.04 and 247.24 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 377.04 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/377.04 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 377.04 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 93,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,219.37/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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