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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 344.13 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 344.13 and 156.12 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 344.13 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/344.13 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 344.13 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 53,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725.58/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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