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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 376.14 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 376.14 and 234.75 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 376.14 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/376.14 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 376.14 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 88,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298.87/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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