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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 415.58 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 415.58 and 249.17 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 415.58 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/415.58 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 415.58 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 103,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,546.74/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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