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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 345.59 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 345.59 and 233.96 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 345.59 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/345.59 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 345.59 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 80,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.79/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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