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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 377.73 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 377.73 and 221.49 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 377.73 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/377.73 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 377.73 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 83,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663.42/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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