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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.65 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.65 and 224.78 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.65 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.65 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.65 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 84,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.50/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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