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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 371.99 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 371.99 and 229.43 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 371.99 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/371.99 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 371.99 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 85,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,347.17/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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