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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 429.35 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 429.35 and 249.10 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 429.35 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/429.35 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 429.35 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 106,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,948.77/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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