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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.72 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.72 and 238.54 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.72 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.72 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.72 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 82,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,468.05/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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