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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.33 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.33 and 223.80 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.33 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.33 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.33 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 77,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284.85/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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