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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 415.36 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 415.36 and 249.09 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 415.36 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/415.36 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 415.36 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 103,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,462.02/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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