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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 343.52 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 343.52 and 155.65 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 343.52 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/343.52 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 343.52 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 53,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467.07/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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