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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 421.08 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 421.08 and 249.44 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 421.08 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/421.08 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 421.08 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 105,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,030.84/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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