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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 375.30 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 375.30 and 223.72 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 375.30 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/375.30 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 375.30 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 83,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962.12/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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