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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 344.82 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 344.82 and 222.03 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 344.82 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/344.82 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 344.82 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 76,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,560.38/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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