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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 373.49 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 373.49 and 222.84 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 373.49 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/373.49 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 373.49 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 83,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,228.51/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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