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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 372.56 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 372.56 and 231.48 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 372.56 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/372.56 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 372.56 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 86,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239.03/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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