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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 375.48 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 375.48 and 236.04 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 375.48 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/375.48 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 375.48 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 88,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,628.30/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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