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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 343.41 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 343.41 and 221.93 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 343.41 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/343.41 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 343.41 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 76,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,212.98/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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