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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 377.18 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 377.18 and 225.60 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 377.18 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/377.18 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 377.18 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 85,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,092.80/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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