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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 372.70 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 372.70 and 229.08 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 372.70 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/372.70 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 372.70 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 85,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,378.12/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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