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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 472.14 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 472.14 and 249.24 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 472.14 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/472.14 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 472.14 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 117,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,676.17/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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