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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 373.76 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 373.76 and 235.41 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 373.76 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/373.76 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 373.76 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 87,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,985.66/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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