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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 391.93 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 391.93 and 249.11 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 391.93 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/391.93 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 391.93 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 97,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.68/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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