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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 376.32 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 376.32 and 233.44 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 376.32 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/376.32 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 376.32 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 87,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,848.14/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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