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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.75 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.75 and 227.69 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.75 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.75 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.75 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 86,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,006.87/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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