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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.24 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.24 and 221.52 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.24 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.24 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.24 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 83,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123.16/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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