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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 374.94 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 374.94 and 224.32 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 374.94 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/374.94 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 374.94 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 84,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,106.54/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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