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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.21 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.21 and 230.32 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.21 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.21 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.21 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 79,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509.20/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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