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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 376.84 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 376.84 and 238.44 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 376.84 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/376.84 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 376.84 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 89,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,853.73/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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