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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 347.55 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 347.55 and 243.51 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 347.55 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/347.55 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 347.55 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 84,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,632.81/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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