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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 347.10 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 347.10 and 225.18 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 347.10 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/347.10 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 347.10 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 78,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,159.98/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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