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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 372.73 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 372.73 and 230.77 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 372.73 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/372.73 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 372.73 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 86,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,015.62/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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