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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 373.92 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 373.92 and 224.63 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 373.92 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/373.92 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 373.92 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 83,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,993.65/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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