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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 375.56 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 375.56 and 224.64 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 375.56 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/375.56 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 375.56 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 84,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365.80/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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