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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 375.72 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 375.72 and 225.91 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 375.72 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/375.72 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 375.72 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 84,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.97/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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