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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.25 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.25 and 237.33 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.25 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.25 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.25 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 89,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,532.74/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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