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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 377.58 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 377.58 and 237.50 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 377.58 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/377.58 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 377.58 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 89,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,675.25/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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