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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 434.84 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 434.84 and 249.84 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 434.84 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/434.84 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 434.84 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 108,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,640.43/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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