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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 344.38 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 344.38 and 156.30 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 344.38 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/344.38 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 344.38 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 53,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,826.59/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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