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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 344.16 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 344.16 and 156.15 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 344.16 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/344.16 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 344.16 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 53,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740.58/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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