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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 374.76 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 374.76 and 228.56 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 374.76 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/374.76 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 374.76 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 85,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653.27/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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