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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 345.38 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 345.38 and 223.85 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 345.38 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/345.38 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 345.38 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 77,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,311.59/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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