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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 373.25 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 373.25 and 222.85 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 373.25 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/373.25 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 373.25 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 83,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178.76/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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