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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 345.90 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 345.90 and 233.17 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 345.90 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/345.90 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 345.90 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 80,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,652.64/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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