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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 435.53 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 435.53 and 249.44 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 435.53 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/435.53 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 435.53 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 108,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,640.32/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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