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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 344.82 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 344.82 and 223.93 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 344.82 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/344.82 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 344.82 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 77,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.54/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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