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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 412.97 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 412.97 and 249.48 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 412.97 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/412.97 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 412.97 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 103,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,026.51/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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