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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 373.26 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 373.26 and 223.24 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 373.26 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/373.26 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 373.26 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 83,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326.56/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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