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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 373.32 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 373.32 and 234 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 373.32 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/373.32 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 373.32 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 87,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,356.88/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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