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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 373.02 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 373.02 and 233.98 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 373.02 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/373.02 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 373.02 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 87,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,279.22/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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