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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.82, 502.22 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.82, 502.22 and 251.82 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.82 : 502.22 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.82/502.22 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.82x = 502.22 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.82x = 126,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,469.04/363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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