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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 427.99 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 427.99 and 249.10 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 427.99 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/427.99 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 427.99 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 106,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,612.31/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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