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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 375.33 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 375.33 and 228.66 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 375.33 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/375.33 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 375.33 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 85,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,822.96/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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