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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 346.68 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 346.68 and 235.44 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 346.68 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/346.68 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 346.68 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 81,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,622.34/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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