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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 374.40 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 374.40 and 228.94 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 374.40 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/374.40 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 374.40 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 85,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,715.14/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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