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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.03 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.03 and 226.44 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.03 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.03 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.03 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 84,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,921.79/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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