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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 374.68 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 374.68 and 237.04 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 374.68 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/374.68 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 374.68 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 88,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.15/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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