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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 342.73 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 342.73 and 238.07 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 342.73 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/342.73 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 342.73 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 81,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594.89/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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