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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 344.93 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 344.93 and 232.60 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 344.93 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/344.93 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 344.93 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 80,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,230.72/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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