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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 376.82 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 376.82 and 228.59 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 376.82 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/376.82 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 376.82 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 86,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,135.97/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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