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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 375.80 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 375.80 and 236.27 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 375.80 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/375.80 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 375.80 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 88,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,787.21/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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