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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 373.35 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 373.35 and 234.91 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 373.35 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/373.35 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 373.35 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 87,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,703.65/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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