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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 346.68 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 346.68 and 225.38 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 346.68 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/346.68 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 346.68 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 78,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135.61/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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