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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 345.26 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 345.26 and 237.92 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 345.26 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/345.26 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 345.26 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 82,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,143.13/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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