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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 429.26 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 429.26 and 249.14 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 429.26 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/429.26 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 429.26 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 106,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,945.84/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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