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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 374.55 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 374.55 and 223.30 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 374.55 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/374.55 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 374.55 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 83,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,637.02/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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