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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 441.98 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 441.98 and 249.11 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 441.98 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/441.98 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 441.98 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 110,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098.18/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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