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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 376.26 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 376.26 and 226.80 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 376.26 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/376.26 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 376.26 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 85,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,335.77/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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