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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 441.34 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 441.34 and 249.66 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 441.34 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/441.34 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 441.34 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 110,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,184.94/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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