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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 373.65 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 373.65 and 233.26 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 373.65 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/373.65 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 373.65 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 87,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,157.60/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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