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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 373.55 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 373.55 and 230.77 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 373.55 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/373.55 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 373.55 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 86,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204.13/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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