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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.44 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.44 and 230.18 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.44 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.44 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.44 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 86,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,415.75/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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