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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 346.16 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 346.16 and 241.44 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 346.16 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/346.16 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 346.16 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 83,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,575.66/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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