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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 344.46 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 344.46 and 231.94 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 344.46 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/344.46 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 344.46 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 79,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,894.05/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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