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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 373.55 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 373.55 and 236.91 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 373.55 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/373.55 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 373.55 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 88,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.73/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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