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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 377.21 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 377.21 and 220.02 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 377.21 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/377.21 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 377.21 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 82,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.64/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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