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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 373.91 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 373.91 and 229.72 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 373.91 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/373.91 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 373.91 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 85,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,894.61/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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