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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.46 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.46 and 224.78 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.46 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.46 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.46 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 84,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,843.57/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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