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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 373.39 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 373.39 and 238.68 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 373.39 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/373.39 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 373.39 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 89,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121.47/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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