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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 373.36 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 373.36 and 236.96 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 373.36 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/373.36 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 373.36 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 88,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471.39/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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