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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 373.64 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 373.64 and 234.94 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 373.64 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/373.64 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 373.64 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 87,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,783.57/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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