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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 374.39 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 374.39 and 235.44 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 374.39 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/374.39 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 374.39 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 88,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,146.38/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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