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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 527.51 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 527.51 and 251.51 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 527.51 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/527.51 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 527.51 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 132,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,672.03/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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