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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 378.16 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 378.16 and 231.45 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 378.16 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/378.16 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 378.16 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 87,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525.13/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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