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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 375.12 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 375.12 and 227.81 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 375.12 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/375.12 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 375.12 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 85,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,456.09/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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