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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 344.52 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 344.52 and 230.28 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 344.52 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/344.52 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 344.52 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 79,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,336.07/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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