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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 373.71 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 373.71 and 231.90 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 373.71 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/373.71 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 373.71 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 86,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,662.82/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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