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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 344.16 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 344.16 and 244.53 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 344.16 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/344.16 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 344.16 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 84,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157.44/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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