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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 375.48 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 375.48 and 228.48 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 375.48 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/375.48 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 375.48 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 85,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,789.67/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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