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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 374.50 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 374.50 and 235 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 374.50 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/374.50 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 374.50 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 88,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,007.50/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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