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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 377.69 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 377.69 and 231.68 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 377.69 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/377.69 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 377.69 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 87,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,500.17/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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