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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 373.45 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 373.45 and 229.57 is: 342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 373.45 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/373.45 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 373.45 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 85,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732.92/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.62

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