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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.83, 435 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.83, 435 and 249.90 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.83 : 435 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.83/435 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.83x = 435 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.83x = 108,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,706.50/314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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