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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 375.23 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 375.23 and 219.06 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 375.23 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/375.23 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 375.23 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 82,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,198.43/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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