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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.48 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.48 and 220.20 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.48 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.48 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.48 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 76,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,294.90/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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