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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 445.98 and 249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 445.98 and 249.85 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 445.98 = 249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/445.98 = 249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 445.98 × 249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 111,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,428.10/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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