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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 345.23 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 345.23 and 232.89 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 345.23 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/345.23 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 345.23 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 80,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,400.61/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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