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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.58 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.58 and 227.89 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.58 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.58 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.58 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 85,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,590.93/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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