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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.63 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.63 and 230.37 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.63 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.63 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.63 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 86,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,995.34/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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