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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.08 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.08 and 249.84 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.08 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.08 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.08 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 116,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,445.43/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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