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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 502.68 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 502.68 and 249.68 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 502.68 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/502.68 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 502.68 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 125,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,509.14/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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