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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 346.08 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 346.08 and 223.97 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 346.08 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/346.08 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 346.08 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 77,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,510.65/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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