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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 375.59 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 375.59 and 224.83 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 375.59 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/375.59 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 375.59 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 84,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.90/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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