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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 372.67 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 372.67 and 245.22 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 372.67 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/372.67 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 372.67 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 91,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,386.14/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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