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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 347.26 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 347.26 and 231.12 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 347.26 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/347.26 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 347.26 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 80,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,258.73/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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