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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 379.92 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 379.92 and 249.31 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 379.92 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/379.92 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 379.92 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 94,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,717.86/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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