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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 347.34 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 347.34 and 231.96 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 347.34 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/347.34 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 347.34 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 80,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568.99/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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