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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.41, 472.07 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.41, 472.07 and 249.17 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.41 : 472.07 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.41/472.07 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.41x = 472.07 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.41x = 117,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,623.94/342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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