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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.49, 472.04 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.49, 472.04 and 249.09 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.49 : 472.04 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.49/472.04 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.49x = 472.04 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.49x = 117,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,580.44/342.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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