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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 435.88 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 435.88 and 249.69 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 435.88 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/435.88 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 435.88 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 108,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,834.88/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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