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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 375.15 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 375.15 and 229.44 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 375.15 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/375.15 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 375.15 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 86,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,074.42/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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