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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 376.18 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 376.18 and 238.04 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 376.18 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/376.18 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 376.18 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 89,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,545.89/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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