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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 377.33 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 377.33 and 246.80 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 377.33 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/377.33 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 377.33 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 93,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,121.92/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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