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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 374.40 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 374.40 and 232.50 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 374.40 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/374.40 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 374.40 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 87,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,048/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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