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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 343.17 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 343.17 and 221.76 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 343.17 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/343.17 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 343.17 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 76,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,101.57/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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