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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 373.33 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 373.33 and 224.12 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 373.33 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/373.33 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 373.33 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 83,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,670.72/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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