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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 374.09 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 374.09 and 236.44 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 374.09 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/374.09 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 374.09 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 88,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,449.84/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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