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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 375.91 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 375.91 and 225.54 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 375.91 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/375.91 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 375.91 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 84,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,780.86/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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