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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 375.81 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 375.81 and 223.26 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 375.81 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/375.81 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 375.81 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 83,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,903.34/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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