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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 376.30 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 376.30 and 224.40 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 376.30 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/376.30 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 376.30 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 84,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,438.97/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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