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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 464.82 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 464.82 and 249.46 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 464.82 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/464.82 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 464.82 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 115,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,954.00/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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