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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 345.73 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 345.73 and 237.71 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 345.73 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/345.73 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 345.73 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 82,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,183.48/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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