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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 373.71 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 373.71 and 234.11 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 373.71 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/373.71 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 373.71 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 87,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,489.25/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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