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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 372.95 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 372.95 and 237.29 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 372.95 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/372.95 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 372.95 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 88,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.31/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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