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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 344.18 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 344.18 and 239.34 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 344.18 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/344.18 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 344.18 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 82,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,376.04/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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