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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 374.94 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 374.94 and 232.44 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 374.94 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/374.94 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 374.94 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 87,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,151.05/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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