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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 344.12 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 344.12 and 151.11 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 344.12 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/344.12 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 344.12 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 52,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000.08/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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