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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 373.98 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 373.98 and 230.78 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 373.98 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/373.98 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 373.98 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 86,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307.10/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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