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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 404.58 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 404.58 and 249.67 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 404.58 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/404.58 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 404.58 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 101,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,011.49/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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