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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 344.66 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 344.66 and 223.79 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 344.66 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/344.66 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 344.66 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 77,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,128.62/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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