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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 425.58 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 425.58 and 249.74 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 425.58 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/425.58 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 425.58 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 106,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,284.35/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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