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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 465.87 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 465.87 and 249.14 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 465.87 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/465.87 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 465.87 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 116,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,064.52/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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