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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 376.74 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 376.74 and 232.41 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 376.74 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/376.74 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 376.74 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 87,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,558.14/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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