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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.10 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.10 and 249.22 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.10 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.10 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.10 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 126,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,877.90/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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