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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 347.63 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 347.63 and 224.10 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 347.63 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/347.63 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 347.63 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 77,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,902.76/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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