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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 373.31 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 373.31 and 232.18 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 373.31 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/373.31 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 373.31 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 86,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,675.12/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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