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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.36 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.36 and 249.95 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.36 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.36 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.36 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 104,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,319.13/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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