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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 374.56 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 374.56 and 220.16 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 374.56 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/374.56 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 374.56 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 82,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,463.13/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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