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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 374.27 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 374.27 and 220.43 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 374.27 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/374.27 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 374.27 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 82,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,502.17/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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