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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 404.50 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 404.50 and 249.80 is: 344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 404.50 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/404.50 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 404.50 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 101,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,044.10/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.23

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