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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 403.25 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 403.25 and 249.21 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 403.25 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/403.25 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 403.25 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 100,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,492.69/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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