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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.03 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.03 and 230.69 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.03 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.03 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.03 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 86,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,975.90/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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