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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 342.99 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 342.99 and 225.84 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 342.99 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/342.99 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 342.99 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 77,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,460.86/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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