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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 472.36 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 472.36 and 249.06 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 472.36 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/472.36 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 472.36 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 117,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645.98/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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