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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 378.33 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 378.33 and 233.00 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 378.33 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/378.33 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 378.33 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 88,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,149.00/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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