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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 343.62 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 343.62 and 229.80 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 343.62 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/343.62 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 343.62 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 78,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963.88/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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