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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 375.81 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 375.81 and 230.43 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 375.81 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/375.81 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 375.81 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 86,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,596.02/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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