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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 347.66 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 347.66 and 230.03 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 347.66 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/347.66 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 347.66 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 79,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972.23/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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