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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 375.97 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 375.97 and 236.37 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 375.97 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/375.97 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 375.97 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 88,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,867.44/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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