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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 377.19 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 377.19 and 232.25 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 377.19 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/377.19 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 377.19 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 87,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,600.49/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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