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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 346.03 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 346.03 and 236.94 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 346.03 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/346.03 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 346.03 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 81,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,988.35/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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