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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 349.23 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 349.23 and 238.74 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 349.23 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/349.23 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 349.23 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 83,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375.17/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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