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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.21, 401.48 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.21, 401.48 and 249.58 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.21 : 401.48 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.21/401.48 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.21x = 401.48 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.21x = 100,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,200.13/291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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