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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 429.80 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 429.80 and 249.89 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 429.80 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/429.80 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 429.80 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 107,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,402.55/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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