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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 457.86 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 457.86 and 249.27 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 457.86 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/457.86 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 457.86 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 114,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129.52/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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