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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.82, 375.13 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.82, 375.13 and 241.95 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.82 : 375.13 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.82/375.13 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.82x = 375.13 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.82x = 90,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764.41/249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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