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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 344.39 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 344.39 and 162.36 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 344.39 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/344.39 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 344.39 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 55,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.35/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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