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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 374.91 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 374.91 and 223.84 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 374.91 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/374.91 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 374.91 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 83,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,919.85/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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