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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 377.64 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 377.64 and 241.66 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 377.64 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/377.64 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 377.64 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 91,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,260.48/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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