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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 380.30 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 380.30 and 249.21 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 380.30 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/380.30 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 380.30 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 94,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,773.32/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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