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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 344.88 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 344.88 and 156.62 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 344.88 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/344.88 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 344.88 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 54,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,015.97/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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