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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 424.68 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 424.68 and 249.68 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 424.68 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/424.68 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 424.68 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 106,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,034.10/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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