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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 345.55 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 345.55 and 223.97 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 345.55 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/345.55 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 345.55 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 77,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,391.97/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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