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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 376.65 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 376.65 and 231.48 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 376.65 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/376.65 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 376.65 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 87,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,186.94/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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