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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 374.70 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 374.70 and 232.94 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 374.70 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/374.70 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 374.70 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 87,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.77/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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