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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 429.84 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 429.84 and 249.22 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 429.84 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/429.84 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 429.84 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 107,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124.72/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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