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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.13, 344.55 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.13, 344.55 and 227.26 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.13 : 344.55 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.13/344.55 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.13x = 344.55 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.13x = 78,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,302.43/249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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