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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 372.45 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 372.45 and 223.78 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 372.45 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/372.45 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 372.45 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 83,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,346.86/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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