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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 376.22 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 376.22 and 232.28 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 376.22 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/376.22 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 376.22 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 87,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.38/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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