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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 373.25 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 373.25 and 241.55 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 373.25 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/373.25 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 373.25 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 90,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,160.07/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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