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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.27, 374.99 and 229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.27, 374.99 and 229.27 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.27 : 374.99 = 229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.27/374.99 = 229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.27x = 374.99 × 229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.27x = 85,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,973.96/250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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