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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 376.20 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 376.20 and 233.94 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 376.20 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/376.20 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 376.20 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 88,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,008.23/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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