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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.60 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.60 and 220.80 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.60 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.60 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.60 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 76,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,308.48/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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