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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 343.76 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 343.76 and 155.84 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 343.76 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/343.76 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 343.76 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 53,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571.56/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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