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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 374.83 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 374.83 and 229.13 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 374.83 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/374.83 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 374.83 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 85,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,883.76/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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