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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 347.03 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 347.03 and 220.23 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 347.03 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/347.03 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 347.03 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 76,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,425.32/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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