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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 372.85 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 372.85 and 243.66 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 372.85 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/372.85 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 372.85 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 90,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,848.63/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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