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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.03 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.03 and 249.84 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.03 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.03 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.03 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 104,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,689.21/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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