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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.40 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.40 and 226.40 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.40 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.40 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.40 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 85,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443.36/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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