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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377 and 231.52 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 87,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.04/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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