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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 375.12 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 375.12 and 233.82 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 375.12 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/375.12 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 375.12 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 87,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710.56/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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