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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 376.94 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 376.94 and 231.18 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 376.94 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/376.94 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 376.94 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 87,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137.95/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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