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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 377.64 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 377.64 and 235.75 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 377.64 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/377.64 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 377.64 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 89,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,028.63/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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