Here's why it's not an exact number:
* Our position and speed: The Sun and its planets are not traveling in a perfect circle around the galactic center. Our orbit is slightly elliptical, meaning our speed varies throughout the journey.
* Galactic structure: The Milky Way is not a uniform disk. It has spiral arms, bulges, and other irregularities, which influence the gravitational forces acting on the Sun and affect its orbital period.
Therefore, the 225-250 million year estimate is a rough approximation based on our current understanding of the Milky Way and the Sun's motion within it.