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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 434.76 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 434.76 and 249.61 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 434.76 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/434.76 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 434.76 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 108,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,520.44/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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