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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 345.37 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 345.37 and 229.74 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 345.37 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/345.37 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 345.37 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 79,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345.30/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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