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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 457.61 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 457.61 and 249.06 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 457.61 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/457.61 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 457.61 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 113,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,971.10/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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