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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 373.84 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 373.84 and 227.52 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 373.84 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/373.84 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 373.84 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 85,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056.08/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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