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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.04 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.04 and 249.14 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.04 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.04 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.04 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 101,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,409.95/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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