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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.97 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.97 and 221.33 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.97 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.97 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.97 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 76,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574.68/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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