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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 375.86 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 375.86 and 221.93 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 375.86 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/375.86 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 375.86 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 83,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,413.50/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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