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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 428.34 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 428.34 and 249.12 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 428.34 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/428.34 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 428.34 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 106,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,708.06/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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