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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 373.95 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 373.95 and 234.50 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 373.95 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/373.95 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 373.95 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 87,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,689.41/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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