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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 465.27 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 465.27 and 249.28 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 465.27 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/465.27 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 465.27 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 115,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,982.51/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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