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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 373.47 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 373.47 and 222.83 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 373.47 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/373.47 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 373.47 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 83,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218.45/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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