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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 419.99 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 419.99 and 249.08 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 419.99 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/419.99 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 419.99 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 104,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,607.76/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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