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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.34 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.34 and 238.96 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.34 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.34 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.34 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 83,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,000.37/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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