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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 445.98 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 445.98 and 249.60 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 445.98 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/445.98 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 445.98 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 111,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,316.61/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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