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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 473.33 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 473.33 and 249.50 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 473.33 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/473.33 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 473.33 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 118,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,095.84/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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