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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 374.36 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 374.36 and 223.56 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 374.36 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/374.36 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 374.36 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 83,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,690.80/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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