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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.72 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.72 and 249.24 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.72 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.72 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.72 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 105,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,607.97/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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