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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 376.19 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 376.19 and 232.83 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 376.19 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/376.19 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 376.19 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 87,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587.78/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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