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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 377.16 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 377.16 and 225.34 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 377.16 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/377.16 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 377.16 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 84,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,989.23/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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