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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.26 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.26 and 235.41 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.26 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.26 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.26 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 81,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276.95/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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