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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 379.78 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 379.78 and 235.20 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 379.78 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/379.78 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 379.78 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 89,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,324.26/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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