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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.94 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.94 and 249.28 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.94 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.94 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.94 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 115,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,899.08/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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