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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 345.66 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 345.66 and 238.95 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 345.66 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/345.66 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 345.66 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 82,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,595.46/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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