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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 371.82 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 371.82 and 231.18 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 371.82 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/371.82 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 371.82 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 85,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,957.35/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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