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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 376.97 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 376.97 and 233.63 is: 349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 376.97 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/376.97 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 376.97 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 88,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,068.45/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.69

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