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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 345.89 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 345.89 and 230.12 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 345.89 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/345.89 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 345.89 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 79,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,593.33/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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