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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 443.50 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 443.50 and 249.68 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 443.50 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/443.50 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 443.50 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 110,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,733.08/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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