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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 457.83 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 457.83 and 249 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 457.83 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/457.83 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 457.83 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 113,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,999.67/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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