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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 373.98 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 373.98 and 232.07 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 373.98 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/373.98 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 373.98 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 86,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,787.56/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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