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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 515.16 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 515.16 and 249.23 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 515.16 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/515.16 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 515.16 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 128,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.75/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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