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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 347.10 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 347.10 and 237.72 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 347.10 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/347.10 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 347.10 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 82,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,512.61/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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