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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.24 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.24 and 227.50 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.24 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.24 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.24 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 85,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,367.10/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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