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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 377.56 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 377.56 and 232.40 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 377.56 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/377.56 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 377.56 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 87,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,744.94/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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