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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 344.41 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 344.41 and 235.78 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 344.41 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/344.41 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 344.41 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 81,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,204.99/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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