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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.50 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.50 and 249.73 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.50 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.50 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.50 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 108,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507.69/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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