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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 344.37 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 344.37 and 231.83 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 344.37 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/344.37 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 344.37 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 79,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835.30/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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