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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 375.90 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 375.90 and 229.94 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 375.90 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/375.90 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 375.90 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 86,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,434.45/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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