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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 343.38 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 343.38 and 220.56 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 343.38 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/343.38 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 343.38 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 75,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,735.89/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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