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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.58 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.58 and 232.20 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.58 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.58 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.58 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 86,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,977.48/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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