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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 424.92 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 424.92 and 249.84 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 424.92 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/424.92 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 424.92 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 106,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162.01/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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