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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 373.74 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 373.74 and 226.50 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 373.74 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/373.74 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 373.74 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 84,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,650.50/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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