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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 374.76 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 374.76 and 241.58 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 374.76 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/374.76 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 374.76 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 90,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,532.65/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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