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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 372.90 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 372.90 and 234.04 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 372.90 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/372.90 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 372.90 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 87,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.52/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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