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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 376.62 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 376.62 and 228.27 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 376.62 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/376.62 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 376.62 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 85,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.05/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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