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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 420.95 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 420.95 and 249.74 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 420.95 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/420.95 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 420.95 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 105,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,126.57/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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