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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 372.77 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 372.77 and 232.67 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 372.77 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/372.77 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 372.77 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 86,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.37/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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