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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 345.19 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 345.19 and 230.64 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 345.19 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/345.19 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 345.19 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 79,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,614.62/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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