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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 378 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 378 and 234.60 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 378 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/378 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 378 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 88,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,678.80/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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