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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 469.88 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 469.88 and 249.68 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 469.88 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/469.88 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 469.88 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 117,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,319.64/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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