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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 373.30 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 373.30 and 238.62 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 373.30 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/373.30 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 373.30 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 89,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,076.85/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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