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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 377.70 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 377.70 and 233.83 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 377.70 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/377.70 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 377.70 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 88,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.65/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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