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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 400.89 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 400.89 and 249.28 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 400.89 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/400.89 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 400.89 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 99,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933.86/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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