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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 465.29 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 465.29 and 249.53 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 465.29 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/465.29 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 465.29 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 116,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,100.24/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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