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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 344.34 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 344.34 and 151.24 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 344.34 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/344.34 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 344.34 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 52,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,077.98/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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