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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 375.39 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 375.39 and 221.37 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 375.39 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/375.39 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 375.39 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 83,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.98/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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