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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 430.37 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 430.37 and 249.71 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 430.37 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/430.37 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 430.37 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 107,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,466.44/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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