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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 376.07 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 376.07 and 220.59 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 376.07 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/376.07 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 376.07 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 82,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,956.18/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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