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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 345.41 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 345.41 and 236.34 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 345.41 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/345.41 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 345.41 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 81,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,633.02/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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