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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.15 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.15 and 230.30 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.15 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.15 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.15 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 79,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718.63/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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