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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 473.13 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 473.13 and 249.90 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 473.13 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/473.13 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 473.13 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 118,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,235.19/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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