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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 343.51 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 343.51 and 231.43 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 343.51 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/343.51 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 343.51 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 79,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,498.52/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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