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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 375.96 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 375.96 and 235.62 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 375.96 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/375.96 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 375.96 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 88,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583.70/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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