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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.07, 373.62 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.07, 373.62 and 233.06 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.07 : 373.62 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.07/373.62 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.07x = 373.62 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.07x = 87,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.88/249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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