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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 347.27 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 347.27 and 232.11 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 347.27 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/347.27 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 347.27 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 80,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,603.68/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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