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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 343.73 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 343.73 and 235.28 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 343.73 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/343.73 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 343.73 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 80,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,869.90/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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