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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.78 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.78 and 249.38 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.78 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.78 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.78 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 115,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,905.13/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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