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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 374.22 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 374.22 and 243.81 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 374.22 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/374.22 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 374.22 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 91,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,238.58/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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