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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 346.14 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 346.14 and 225.17 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 346.14 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/346.14 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 346.14 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 77,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,940.34/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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