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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 346.96 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 346.96 and 226.40 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 346.96 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/346.96 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 346.96 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 78,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.74/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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