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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 337.50 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 337.50 and 249.20 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 337.50 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/337.50 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 337.50 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 84,105
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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