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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 376.66 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 376.66 and 230.45 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 376.66 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/376.66 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 376.66 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 86,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,801.82/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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