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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 373.23 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 373.23 and 236.28 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 373.23 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/373.23 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 373.23 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 88,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,186.78/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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