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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 633.42 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 633.42 and 250.11 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 633.42 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/633.42 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 633.42 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 158,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,423.72/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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