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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 345.65 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 345.65 and 230.66 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 345.65 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/345.65 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 345.65 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 79,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727.63/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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