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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.33 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.33 and 229.11 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.33 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.33 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.33 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 86,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447.52/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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