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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 375.89 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 375.89 and 227.70 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 375.89 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/375.89 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 375.89 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 85,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589.01/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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