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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 376.64 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 376.64 and 227.36 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 376.64 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/376.64 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 376.64 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 85,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,632.87/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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