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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 420.12 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 420.12 and 249.32 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 420.12 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/420.12 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 420.12 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 104,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,745.37/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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