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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 374.76 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 374.76 and 228.06 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 374.76 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/374.76 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 374.76 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 85,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,467.77/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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