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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 376.65 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 376.65 and 233.28 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 376.65 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/376.65 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 376.65 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 87,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,864.91/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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