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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 375.60 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 375.60 and 220.40 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 375.60 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/375.60 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 375.60 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 82,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,782.24/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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