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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 343.08 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 343.08 and 205.28 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 343.08 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/343.08 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 343.08 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 70,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,427.46/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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