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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 416.37 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 416.37 and 249.33 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 416.37 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/416.37 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 416.37 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 103,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,813.95/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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