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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 372.52 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 372.52 and 234.19 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 372.52 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/372.52 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 372.52 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 87,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241.88/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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