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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.31, 374.37 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.31, 374.37 and 227.31 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 374.37 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/374.37 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 374.37 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 85,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,098.04/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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