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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 375.48 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 375.48 and 223.20 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 375.48 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/375.48 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 375.48 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 83,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,807.14/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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