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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 376.88 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 376.88 and 224.79 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 376.88 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/376.88 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 376.88 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 84,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,717.73/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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