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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 373.84 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 373.84 and 236.97 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 373.84 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/373.84 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 373.84 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 88,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,588.27/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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