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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 420.95 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 420.95 and 249.34 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 420.95 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/420.95 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 420.95 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 104,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,959.67/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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