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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.03 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.03 and 233.58 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.03 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.03 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.03 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 87,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,600.91/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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