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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 373.69 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 373.69 and 234.98 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 373.69 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/373.69 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 373.69 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 87,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,807.81/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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