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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.68, 374.52 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.68, 374.52 and 152.18 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.68 : 374.52 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.68/374.52 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.68x = 374.52 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.68x = 56,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.45/249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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