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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 373.36 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 373.36 and 233 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 373.36 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/373.36 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 373.36 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 86,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992.88/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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