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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 373.33 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 373.33 and 241.23 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 373.33 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/373.33 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 373.33 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 90,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057.19/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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