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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.65 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.65 and 230.62 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.65 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.65 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.65 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 86,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170.77/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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