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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.97, 342.52 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.97, 342.52 and 246.33 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.97 : 342.52 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.97/342.52 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.97x = 342.52 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.97x = 84,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372.95/249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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