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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 377.31 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 377.31 and 224.26 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 377.31 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/377.31 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 377.31 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 84,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,615.54/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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