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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.49 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.49 and 224.64 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.49 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.49 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.49 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 77,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834.39/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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