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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.78 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.78 and 236.84 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.78 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.78 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.78 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 88,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,762.90/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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