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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 377.99 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 377.99 and 234.02 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 377.99 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/377.99 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 377.99 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 88,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454.16/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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