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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 375.90 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 375.90 and 235.84 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 375.90 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/375.90 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 375.90 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 88,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,652.26/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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