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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 344.82 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 344.82 and 232.94 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 344.82 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/344.82 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 344.82 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 80,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,322.37/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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