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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 374.02 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 374.02 and 223.13 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 374.02 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/374.02 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 374.02 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 83,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,455.08/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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