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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.62 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.62 and 225.62 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.62 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.62 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.62 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 84,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296.14/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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