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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 372.07 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 372.07 and 231.20 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 372.07 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/372.07 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 372.07 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 86,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,021.01/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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