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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 376.65 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 376.65 and 230.44 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 376.65 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/376.65 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 376.65 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 86,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,795.23/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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