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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 346.84 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 346.84 and 249.20 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 346.84 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/346.84 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 346.84 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 86,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.53/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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