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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 342 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 342 and 224.76 is: 308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 342 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/342 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 342 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 76,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,867.92/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.19

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