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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 426.11 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 426.11 and 249 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 426.11 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/426.11 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 426.11 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 106,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,101.39/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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