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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 378 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 378 and 237.78 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 378 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/378 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 378 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 89,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,880.84/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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