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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 377.55 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 377.55 and 228.52 is: 344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 377.55 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/377.55 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 377.55 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 86,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,277.73/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.23

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