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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 344.88 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 344.88 and 223.92 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 344.88 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/344.88 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 344.88 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 77,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225.53/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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