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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 345.06 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 345.06 and 232.47 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 345.06 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/345.06 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 345.06 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 80,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,216.10/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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