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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 376.14 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 376.14 and 230.36 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 376.14 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/376.14 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 376.14 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 86,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648.71/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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