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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 346.53 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 346.53 and 241.92 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 346.53 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/346.53 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 346.53 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 83,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,832.54/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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