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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 378.27 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 378.27 and 234.20 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 378.27 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/378.27 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 378.27 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 88,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,591.78/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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