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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.83, 344.81 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.83, 344.81 and 208.31 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.83 : 344.81 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.83/344.81 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.83x = 344.81 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.83x = 71,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,826.17/249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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