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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 345.96 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 345.96 and 225.04 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 345.96 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/345.96 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 345.96 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 77,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,854.84/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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