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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 373.89 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 373.89 and 220.16 is: 328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 373.89 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/373.89 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 373.89 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 82,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.38/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.96

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