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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 390.09 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 390.09 and 249.63 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 390.09 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/390.09 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 390.09 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 97,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,379.13/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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