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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 373.28 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 373.28 and 223.47 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 373.28 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/373.28 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 373.28 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 83,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,415.76/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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