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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 376.80 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 376.80 and 227.36 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 376.80 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/376.80 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 376.80 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 85,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,669.25/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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