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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 374.85 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 374.85 and 229.16 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 374.85 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/374.85 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 374.85 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 85,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,900.63/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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