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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.31 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.31 and 231.19 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.31 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.31 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.31 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 87,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,230.30/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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