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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.27 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.27 and 224.54 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.27 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.27 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.27 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 77,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,526.93/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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