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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.77, 411.93 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.77, 411.93 and 249 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.77 : 411.93 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.77/411.93 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.77x = 411.93 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.77x = 102,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,570.57/298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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