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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 377.04 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 377.04 and 235.04 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 377.04 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/377.04 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 377.04 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 88,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,619.48/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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