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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 464.90 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 464.90 and 249.03 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 464.90 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/464.90 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 464.90 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 115,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,772.80/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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