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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 375.22 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 375.22 and 234.14 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 375.22 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/375.22 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 375.22 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 87,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,854.01/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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