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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.94, 419.58 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.94, 419.58 and 249.27 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.94 : 419.58 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.94/419.58 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.94x = 419.58 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.94x = 104,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,588.71/303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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