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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 373.95 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 373.95 and 227.64 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 373.95 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/373.95 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 373.95 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 85,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,125.98/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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