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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 377.36 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 377.36 and 220.40 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 377.36 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/377.36 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 377.36 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 83,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170.14/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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