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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 374.44 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 374.44 and 223.57 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 374.44 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/374.44 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 374.44 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 83,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,713.55/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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