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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 341.44 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 341.44 and 245.92 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 341.44 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/341.44 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 341.44 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 83,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,966.92/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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