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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 375.81 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 375.81 and 230.42 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 375.81 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/375.81 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 375.81 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 86,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,594.14/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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