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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 344.31 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 344.31 and 156.37 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 344.31 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/344.31 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 344.31 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 53,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.75/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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